Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Max on measured sound quality, the Bogasing S8 Pro Max on price. The Bose SoundLink Max ranks #17 of 120 large speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $399. The Bogasing S8 Pro Max ranks #24, rated 4.2/5, at $169.99, $229.01 cheaper.
Why pick the Bose SoundLink Max: A rugged waterproof speaker with deep bass, a very long real world battery and a port that charges your phone. The tradeoff: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
The Bogasing S8 Pro Max is the longer-running, lighter option. A three way stereo speaker in an aluminum body with a wide soundstage, punchy detailed sound and clean output at full volume. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the Bose SoundLink Max. At 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose SoundLink Max at 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg). Watch for: Its tuning is bright: the 3D mode pushes the mids and treble hard, can sound sharp or tiring at higher volumes, and sometimes adds an echo effect to vocals.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Max if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Bogasing S8 Pro Max if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Max | Bogasing S8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #17 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #24 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 33ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 tweeter) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 10.4” x 4.7” x 4.1” (264.7 x 120.1 x 104.9 mm) | 4.3”H x 11.1”W x 2.6”D (110 x 281 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter | 70mm woofer + 2x 52mm midrange + 2x 31mm silk tweeters + 2x 80mm passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 100W (40W woofer, 2x 20W midrange, 2x 10W tweeters) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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